Zindagi, in small doses: postcards to myself
This reflective piece explores the complexities of personal growth and the melancholy that accompanies major life transitions and "hard goodbyes." The author also contemplates the …
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You were going somewhere, I think
The author reflects on a collection of abandoned writing projects, moving from the initial spark of inspiration to a melancholic sense of loss over their incompleteness. They grapp…
The X post: what fear really means
Instead of fighting or negotiating with fear during major life transitions, the author suggests working within its boundaries by taking small, manageable "baby steps." This approac…
Not a book review: Wuthering Heights
Prompted by the discourse surrounding a new film adaptation, the author offers a critical analysis of Emily Brontë's *Wuthering Heights*. They argue that the novel should not be cl…
Through the valleys, I flow
The author explores their journey of navigating gender identity through the transformative power of art and poetry. After finding connection through their work and realizing that f…
Unknowable truth
Driven by a lifelong impulse to dissect and understand the world, the author uses writing as a way to explore complex systems and human mysteries. However, through a metaphorical e…
From Two to Three
Seeking refuge from their restrictive religious community, Juli and her husband Joseph moved to a new village where they met and eventually adopted Paro, a lonely deaf girl. This d…
Reading tales: The Stormlight Archive
After finishing the massive 5,000-page first arc of Brandon Sanderson's *The Stormlight Archive*, the author reflects on the series' immersive world-building and complex themes sur…
S: Scintilla
As part of an A–Z series called "The Vocabulary of Life," this article explores the word "scintilla," which refers to a tiny, brilliant spark or a small trace of an emotion. Throug…
R: Resonance
Part of an A–Z series exploring profound words, this article uses a personal anecdote about a child feeling the physical vibration of a church bell to define "resonance." The autho…
N: Nepenthe
As part of an A–Z series exploring unspoken emotions, this article defines "nepenthe" as the small, sensory rituals that provide a peaceful escape from life's sorrows and constant …
M: Mellifluous
As part of an A–Z series exploring sensory language, this article defines "mellifluous" through a personal anecdote about the smooth, golden flow of honey. The term describes sound…